Temporary Partner Visa
Dependent Partner visa
If you are planning to travel to Australia with your partner and you have a study visa, a graduate visa, a sponsor visa or a skilled visa, there are options for both of you to travel together. Australia offers the possibility for your partner to accompany you under a Dependent Partner visa, which allows you to work and reside while you carry out your studies or work. Uvision will explain the requirements and benefits of this visa to you.
On the other hand, if you have a genuine and committed relationship with an Australian citizen, an eligible New Zealand citizen or someone with Australian permanent residence, and you are not an Australian citizen, there are several options for you and your spouse under the Partner Visa program.
As Australia immigration agents, we are here to guide you through the process of obtaining a Dependent Partner visa in Australia in 2024.
Requirements for the Dependent Partner visa in Australia
To apply for the Dependent Partner visa and accompany your partner who has a study visa, graduate visa, sponsor visa or skilled visa, it is necessary to present at least one legal document that demonstrates and justifies the relationship of the couple for more than one year. These requirements apply as long as one of the members of the couple has one of these visas.
Documentation that may be useful:
- Marriage certificate or legal marriage.
- Certificate of common-law marriage or cohabitation.
- Joint bank account, if any.
- Registration of the ‘de facto’ relationship in the state where you live (if you are in Australia).
- Joint rental agreement or joint property title.
- Other similar documents that support the relationship.
Before paying for the course of study, committing to a job or starting the process for your visa, it is crucial that you consult with one of our registered migration agents to validate and manage the possibility of obtaining the Dependent Partner visa.
Additional documentation
Other documents can complement the application and prove the authenticity of the relationship, although they are not sufficient on their own to obtain the visa. These include:
- E-mails exchanged between the two of you.
- Photographs of the relationship.
- Invoices in both of your names.
- Airline tickets with shared dates.
- Joint hotel reservations.
Advantages of the Dependent Partner visa
If your partner is studying an English language course, VET or TAFE, they can legally work 24 hours a week during their studies and 48 hours during holiday periods. With the Dependent Partner visa, the partner can also work 24 hours a week for the duration of the visa. Although they cannot work 48 hours during holiday periods, it is an ideal option for travelling and being together.
If the partner wishes, they can study for a maximum of 12 weeks during their stay in Australia, while the main visa holder is completing their course.
Those studying for a Masters or postgraduate degree have the advantage that their partners with the Dependent Partner visa can work full-time while they study.
Therefore, if your partner plans to study or work in Australia and you want to be together, the Dependent Partner visa is an excellent option.
Difference between the Dependent Partner visa and the Partner visa in Australia
If you are not an Australian citizen and you are in a relationship awith:
- An Australian citizen.
- An Australian permanent resident.
- An eligible New Zealand citizen.
You can apply for a Partner visa to reside in Australia. This option is different to the Dependent Partner visa, as the Partner visa is designed for partners of citizens or permanent residents.
How can we help you?
Our team of migration experts has years of experience in handling applications for protection. We offer you:
- Detailed eligibility assessments.
- Assistance in preparing and submitting your application.
- Representation and support throughout the process.
- Advice on your rights and obligations in Australia.
If you need guidance on how to begin your Temporary Visa application process, contact us today for an initial consultation.
FAQs
Anyone who has a proven relationship with someone who holds a study, graduate, sponsor or skilled visa can apply for the Dependent Partner visa.
The companion can legally work 24 hours a week for the entire duration of the visa, and in some cases, full-time if the holder is pursuing a master’s or postgraduate degree.
Yes, the companion can study for a maximum of 12 weeks while in Australia on the Dependent Partner visa.
At least one legal document such as a marriage certificate, certificate of civil partnership or similar documentation is required. Additional documents such as joint bank accounts, rental contracts and invoices can also be submitted.
No, the Dependent Partner visa is for accompanying a partner who has a temporary visa (such as a study or work visa), while the Partner visa is for those who have a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
